Danish Modern Stoneware and Chain Ceiling Pendant, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Stoneware and Chain Ceiling Pendant, 1960s. A medium size Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern ceramic ceiling lamp in with stylized astronomical motifs.
Ceramic
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson Fringes Ceiling Lamp Model T615, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large and rare model with white/ivory colored fringes, produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light Fixture, Glass, Antique, 1960s, USA
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern ceiling light.
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, Chrome & Blue Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp in chromed metal and blue glass. In good condition.
Metal
Rare Scandinavian Ceiling Light by Carl Thore for Granhaga, 1960s
By Carl Thore
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare pendant light designed by Sigurd Lindkvist Alias Carl Thore and manufactured by Granhaga Metallindustri in Sweden during the 1960s or early 1970s. It is made from aluminium allo...
Aluminum
Ceiling lamp model "T-526" by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Small and decorative ceiling lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd during the 1960s. The lamp features six perforated brass shades...
Brass
1. of 5 Bubble Space-Age Glass Ceiling Lamp, Germany 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1. of 5 Bubble Space-Age Glass Ceiling Lamp, Germany 1960s The lamp can be adjusted from 35cm to a height of 95cm. The lamp needs 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb. Delivery wit...
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Light, Ellysett, 1960s
By Ellysett, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model. Produced by Ellysett, 1960s. Very good vintage condition, small signs of usage.
Wood
Mid-Century Glass Square Ceiling Lamp from Doria Leuchten, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing light from the renowned manufacturer Doria Leuchten. Here is a rare, square version. This Doria Leuchten is all around with 20 glasses. The elements made of structural glas...
Metal
1. of 4 Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by, Germany 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1. of 4 Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by, Germany 1960s The lamp can be adjusted from 35cm to a height of 95cm. The lamp needs 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb. Delivery with...
Metal
$548Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, Blown Glass & Aluminum, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp, blown glass cylinder, chromed aluminum, methacrylate band.
Aluminum
Midcentury Danish Ceiling Lamp in Smoke Glass from Vitrika, 1960s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This pendant light was designed and manufactured by Danish design trio Vitrika in the 1960s. The name Vitrika, or Vi-Tri-Ka means 'The three of us can do it'. The lamp features a gre...
Aluminum
Murano Glass Ceiling Light from Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
This large ceiling lamp was designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960. It takes 16 bulbs and features eight handmade solid glass elements made from Murano glass....
Steel, Chrome
Lovely Leaf Shape Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Leaf Shape Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Lig...
Metal
Brass and Smoked Glass Ceiling Lamp from Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Vintage German pendant lamp in glass by Limburg. Previously hung in a church. E27 socket. Height changeable by the cable. Maximum height is 100 cm. From the 1960s. The lamp is exe...
Brass
Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp "Pyramid" by Peill & Putzler, 1960s Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp "Pyramid" by Peill & Putzler, 1960s Germany Lampshade height 36cm. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and r...
Brass
Lovely Lipstick Red Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Lipstick Red Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. L...
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena LS10 Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena ceiling suspension light. Model LS10 Boccia. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s.
Aluminum, Steel
"Tivoli" Ceiling Light by Simon Henningsen for Lyfa, Denmark, 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking “Tivoli” ceiling lamp by Simon Henningsen. Made from metal with inside painted different colors that together with how the light falls and reflects create a very cool visual...
Metal
Gorgeous Iron Six Light White & Gilt Toleware Ceiling Light, Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming shabby-chic cream white and gold painted iron chandelier discovered at an estate sale in Parma, Italy. This elegant fixture showcases graceful scrollwork and a soft, time-...
Metal
Ceiling Lamp with Fish-shaped Metal Elements by Uno Dahlén, 1960s
By Uno Dahlen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The rare ceiling lamp designed by Uno Dahlén and produced by Aneta in Sweden during the 1960s is a distinctive example of mid-century Scandinavian modern lighting. The lamp’s constru...
Brass
Minimalist Design Brass Circular Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Minimalist Design Brass Circular Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy Brass detailing and hardware. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired ...
Brass
Ceiling Lamp with Blue Glass Globe by Hans-agne Jakobsson, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The ceiling lamp model T-372/6, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, exemplifies mid-century Scandinavian modern lighting desig...
Brass
Lovely Ceiling Lamp in Smoked Glass by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Vintage German pendant lamp in glass by Limburg. E27 socket. Fully functional. One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Metal
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker Tulip Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The pendant lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt. Delivery without bulbs. The height can be ad...
Wicker, Rattan
Ceiling Chandelier Two Lights in Teak by Esperia, Italy, 1960s
By Esperia
Located in Rome, IT
Chandelier by Esperia featuring a ceiling in teak and two light bulbs, Italy, circa 1960. The original label is inside the hanger (shown in the photos).
Chrome
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare ceiling lamp, model T-434/15, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden during the 1960s, is a distinguished example of the...
Brass
Large German Vintage Sculptural Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 12. Shipping without bulbs.
Brass
$195Sale Price|70% Off
Brussel Era Ceiling Light in Black & White Combination, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique ceiling light produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960, in the so-called Brussels era. The era is named after the EXPO competition in Brussels in 1958 where Czechoslovakia won the g...
Chrome
Elegant 1960s Chrome Ceiling Lamp with 6 Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This piece is a chrome 6-arm orbital lamp with white opaline glass beads from the 1960s. It has an E14 socket. Very elegant and decorative.
Chrome
Rare Ceiling Lamp, Model T-603 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare ceiling lamp model T-603, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, during the 1960s, is a remarkable example of mid-centu...
Brass
Jonas Hidle 'Soap Bubble' Ceiling Lamp in Smoke Glass & Brass, 1960s
By Jonas Hidle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This light was manufactured by Høvik Verk in Norway during the late 1960s and comes with its original canopy/ceiling cover.
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "Pastoral 376-3" Ceiling Light, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Active between the 1950s and '70s—in the golden age of Scandinavian design—Swedish interior decorator and furniture designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson is best remembered for his softly glo...
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Silk by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The ceiling lamp model T-603, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by his eponymous company in Markaryd, Sweden during the 1960s, is a striking example of the designer’s sign...
Brass
Brass and Crystal Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Crystal Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 6x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 11...
Brass
$1,151Sale Price|35% Off
1960s Brass Square Ceiling Lamp By Boréns Borås
By Boréns Borås
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful large square ceiling lamp from the 1960s made of brass with seventeen large square clear pressed art glass elements by the Swedish manufacture Boréns Borås. The lamp is te...
Brass
Elegant 1960s Brass Ceiling Lamp with 9 Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This piece is a golden 9-arm orbital Lamp with white opaline glass beads from the 1960s. It has an E14 socket. Very elegant and decorative.
Brass
Carlo Nason Murano Glass Waterfall Ceiling Lamp for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Milan, IT
Carlo Nason Murano Glass Waterfall "Cascata" Ceiling Lamp for Mazzega, Italy 1960s Iridescent Murano glass on a steel structure. Carries four bulbs The Lamp will need to be rewired f...
Steel
Mid-Century Copper Sputnik Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Mid-Century copper Sputnik ceiling lamp from Italy, dating back to the 1960s, is a striking example of modernist design from the post-war era. Characterized by its sleek...
Metal, Brass, Copper
Brass Ceiling Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Ceiling Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 10x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and...
Brass
Murano Art Glass Suspension Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Murano Art Glass Suspension Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 1...
Brass
Mid-Century German Model 104 Minimalist Ceiling Lamp from Erco, 1960s
By Erco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Model 104 Minimalist Ceiling Lamp from Erco, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, It is completely authentic f...
Glass, Plastic
Modern artisanal rulers shaped ceiling lamp, France 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Modern artisanal rulers shaped ceiling lamp France 1960s yellow wood rulers, metal structure 32 cm H - diam. 34 cm Conditions: good consistent with age and use
Iron
Mid-Century Modern German Octaform Ceiling Lamp from Spectral Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century ceiling light from the Octaform series by the German manufacturer Spectral Leuchten from Freiburg. A minimalist design. As the name suggests, the light has the basic sha...
Metal
Large Cocoon Flush Mount Goldkant Ceiling Light Castiglioni, Flos Style, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Mid-Century square shape cocoon four-light flush mount, ceiling light in the style of Achille Castiglioni, manufactured by Goldkant in Germany during the 1960s. With geometric...
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena LS10 ceiling light, Italy circa 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena ceiling suspension light. Model LS10 Boccia. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s.
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Metal Ceiling Lamp Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This 1960s metal ceiling lamp from Germany embodies the understated elegance of mid-century design. Featuring a clean, minimalist form, the lamp showcases a soft yellow enamelled fin...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Metal Ceiling Lamp Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This 1960s metal ceiling lamp from Germany embodies the understated elegance of mid-century design. Featuring a clean, minimalist form, the lamp showcases a soft yellow enamelled fin...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Metal Ceiling Lamp Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This 1960s metal ceiling lamp from Germany embodies the understated elegance of mid-century design. Featuring a clean, minimalist form, the lamp showcases a soft yellow enamelled fin...
Metal
Red Metal 4 Tubes Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Red Metal 4 Tubes Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy This lamp works with 4x E14 light bulbs. Measurements: Height: 75 cm Shade height, width and depth: 35cm , 36 cm and 3 cm
Metal
Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This vintage ceiling lamp from the 1960s showcases the refined elegance of Italian mid-century design. Crafted from solid brass, the lamp features a tapered conical shade with a beau...
Metal, Brass
Iron Structured Glass Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1960s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Iron Structured Glass Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1960s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. Lamp is in good condition. N...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Ceiling Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age wall or ceiling lamp from Cosack. The luminaire has four burning points that protrude from the plate in a raised grid. The cylinders with the sockets gently arch up from th...
Metal
Elegant 1960s Brass Ceiling Lamp with 8 Smoked Glass Globes, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This eight-armed ceiling light was produced in Germany between the 1950s and 1960s. The lamp has its original wiring and requires eight E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. Each lamp shade me...
Brass
Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional Stilnovo pendant lamp is a striking example of Mid-Century Italian design. Featuring a bold combination of red and white plexiglass, accented by a sleek black metal ...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Wall or Ceiling Light with Milk Glass from Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial wall or ceiling lamp made by NAPAKO in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. Was used in factory offices and corridors. It features a grey metal back and a milk ...
Iron
Big Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Hand Blown Glass, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Big Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Hand Blown Glass, Czech, 1960s
Glass
Large Brass and Smoked Glass Ceiling Lamp from Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Brass and Smoked Glass Ceiling Lamp from Limburg, Germany, 1960s The lamp can be shortened to a total hanging height of 60 cm. The lamp is executed with three E27 Edison scre...
Brass
Mid-Century German Copper Ceiling Lamp from BUR, Bünte & Remmler, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid century ceiling or wall lamp from bur. A minimalist design with a striking finish. A finely finished bowl in copper finish with a glass diffuser in the center. The opal gla...
Metal
Mid Century Ceiling Lamp in Brass by Alf Svensson & Yngvar Sandström, 1960s
By Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The ceiling lamp model T-5, designed by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström and produced by Bergboms in Sweden, is a sophisticated example of mid-century Scandinavian lighting. Known f...
Brass
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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